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Grandfather Mountain Highland Games return July 8-11, 2021
During summer, Grandfather Mountain is known for its lush greenery and the kaleidoscope colors of myriad blooms. During July, however,…
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Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice seeking Avery County absconder
Update Wednesday, July 28, 2021 – Oscar Cook has been located and arrested. More details at this link. The Division…
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Watauga County Schools named Accomplished District by National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
BOONE — Watauga County Schools has been named an Accomplished District by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, a…
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NCDOT Halting Most Lane Closures for July Fourth Weekend
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is suspending most road construction projects over July Fourth weekend to help ease highway…
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Tourism to the Blue Ridge Parkway creates $1.3 Billion in Economic Benefits
(NC/VA) – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 14.1 million visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway in…
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Tree seedlings available for order from the N.C. Forest Service beginning July 1
RALEIGH– Beginning July 1, the North Carolina Forest Service is accepting tree seedling orders as part of its annual sale.…
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Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) closed starting 6/28
The southern end of Old House Gap Road (FSR #192) between Roseboro Road (FSR #981) and Old House Gap Orchard…
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North Carolina Records Second Highest Wild Turkey Harvest
Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s 2021 Wild Turkey Harvest Summary report show that hunters statewide recorded the second…
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Elections Postponed in Several North Carolina Municipalities
Raleigh, N.C. Jun 28, 2021 Legislation delaying municipal elections for offices elected by district until 2022 became law on Monday.…
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App State–Wilkes Community College agreement eases access and offers savings for nursing students
BOONE, N.C. — Students who complete their associate degree in nursing (ADN) at Wilkes Community College (WCC) can now obtain…
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